The ride was funded by Sponsorship from State member for Nanango and leader of the Opposition Deb Frecklington, State member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, Giant Ipswich, Zanows Sand and Gravel, Fernvale Produce, Mitre 10 and the BVRT Users Association. Out There Cycling provided the shuttle bus service.

“We would like to thank all our volunteers who helped to make the day into a great day,” Mr Heymans said.

“We also had a special edition BVRT T-shirt on sale to raise money for local bushfire organisations.”